Trade Specialist - Smithfield; Cairns

Position: Trade Specialist - Smithfield (Cairns)
** Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!
**** What’s in it for you*
* ** when you’re part of our team:
*** Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few
* Free standard One Pass membership
* Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave
* 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender
* Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities
* We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build
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* About the role:

** Joining Bunnings as a Trade Specialist, you'll bring your knowledge, passion and enthusiasm to provide the best experience to our trade customers. You'll have the chance to develop skills in relationship building, high-volume inventory management and logistics, while playing a crucial role in contributing to your warehouse's commercial growth. You'll handle a diverse client portfolio, including residential builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and more.
We provide an adult pay rate for 18 years of age and above at $30.74 per hour for this role.
** What’s involved:
*** Provide our customers with the best experience, with a focus on trade products
* Be responsible for our customer management and quoting systems
* Generate future sales leads and maintain relationships within your local area and local organisations
* Work as part of a supportive and inclusive team that makes a difference in the community and has fun along the way
** Who we’re looking for:
** If you’re passionate about customer service and driven to advance your career, this role is for you. It offers pathways into other areas such as Quoting, Account Management, Business Development, and more. You will have an interest in trade products and an understanding of how to drive sales within a retail environment. Experience in the industry is always a plus, however we will make the most of your transferable skills and give you the tools you'll need to succeed.
** You’ll need:
*** Previous experience in a customer service and administrative based role is desirable
* Good computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems including emails, quoting and CRMs
* To be detail oriented with a professional approach
* Confidence to reach out to, connect with, and communicate with customers
* Genuine interest in trade products and an eagerness to learn more about products and services
* To act with integrity, be safe and do your best
** When you’re ready to give this opportunity a Red Hot Go, all you’ll need to do is:
*** Submit an application and complete an online chat interview *(20 minutes)
** If successful, next step includes an online video interview *(15 minutes)
** If you’re a match, we’ll invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders *(20 minutes)
*** You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.
** We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives, and contributions. Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role ’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way.

If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at  reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

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